The obligation
Tower cranes must be designed by an engineer to relevant standards, and designers, makers, importers and suppliers must ensure, so far as reasonably practicable, they are without risk.
An application for a certificate of registrable plant design must include a design verification statement, representational drawings of the crane and the fee. An eligible design verifier must write and sign the verification statement, confirming the design was produced to relevant technical standards or engineering principles.
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- What
- Tower cranes must be designed by an engineer to relevant standards, and designers, makers, importers and suppliers must ensure, so far as reasonably practicable, they are without risk.
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- worksafe.qld.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Safe design and design registration of tower cranes is a WHS requirement set out in Tower crane code of practice 2017 (QLD). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (QLD). The relevant provision is Tower Crane Code of Practice 2017 > Safe design of tower cranes § 2.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Safe design and design registration of tower cranes is a WHS obligation under Tower crane code of practice 2017 (QLD). In short, Tower cranes must be designed by an engineer to relevant standards, and designers, makers, importers and suppliers must ensure, so far as reasonably practicable, they are without risk.
What changed recently?
Safe design and design registration of tower cranes was last updated on 19 October 2026.